Environmental Issues: Health

All Documents in Health Tagged organic food

The Benefits of Organic FoodFood grown without intensive use of synthetic chemicals is better for the health of people and the environmentOverview

In recent years, many farmers across the United States have abandoned synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and hormones in favor of organic growing methods. The result is healthy, naturally grown food that’s better for our health and the environment.

Children, Cancer & The EnvironmentBy identifying elements in the environment that contribute to cancer, we can take steps to eliminate them and protect our children and ourselves.Overview

Scientists now believe that many childhood cancers are caused by environmental factors which, unlike heredity, can theoretically be controlled. Learn more about some of the suspected environmental causes of childhood cancer and how you can reduce the risks to your own children.

Pollution-related illnesses are on the rise, increasing concerns about the role environmental toxins might play in diseases, especially in children, as rates of asthma and childhood cancers increase. There are steps you can take to protect your children from the five worst environmental threats to their health: lead, air pollution, pesticides, environmental tobacco smoke, and drinking water contamination.